Sociology Schools In North Carolina

North Carolina has 39 accredited sociology schools where sociology faculty who teach sociology classes can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the sociology academic community in North Carolina, and the future trends in sociology training at the following levels:

Sociology Certificate
Associates degree in Sociology
Bachelors degree in Sociology
Masters degree in Sociology
PhD degree in Sociology

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Professional Trends

North Carolina Vs. National Sociology Employment

North Carolina	900
National	21,140

Of all of the sociology professionals that work in the US, approximately 4% work in North Carolina state.

Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In North Carolina

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
660	740	830	910	900

Yellow: Actual Values

In North Carolina, sociology is a growing field. In North Carolina, 240 more sociology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of sociology has grown by 36% in North Carolina. This growth is faster than the national trend for sociology professionals which shows a 8% increase in the number of sociology professionals working around the nation.

Sociology VS. All Professions salaries in North Carolina

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$57,410	$54,245	$56,235	$31,445	$65,755
$42,193	$43,618	$45,387	$46,982	$48,254

Light Blue: Sociology
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of sociology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to sociology professionals are increasing in North Carolina. In 2006 sociology professionals made a mean salary of $57,410 per year, and in 2010 they made $65,755 per year.

Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in North Carolina

10th percentile	$37,865
25th percentile	$44,505
50th percentile	$55,245
75th percentile	$76,870
90th percentile	$113,495

This represents a 13% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In North Carolina state, within the field of sociology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid sociology professionals earn 200% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in North Carolina

Counseling	$46,720
Criminology	$51,090
Forensic Psychology	$75,055
Mental Health	$36,142
Organizational Psychology	$102,080
Psychology	$84,063
School Psychology	$63,120
Sociology	$65,755
Sports Psychology	$63,120

In North Carolina, sociology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in North Carolina

associate	1
bachelor	39
master	9
doctor	3
Certificate	2
Total	54

The number of students graduating from the 39 accredited sociology schools in North Carolina is decreasing. In 2006, 1,017 students graduated from sociology courses in North Carolina. And in 2010, 1,014 students graduated.

This represents a 0% decrease in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in North Carolina state. Most of these graduates, or 72%, earned an bachelor's degree in sociology.

Sociology Faculty Salaries in North Carolina

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